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Mykhailo Ivashchenko, Ukranian native and Lincoln tennis coach hosts a Ukranian tennis camp for 31 middle school age children at Woods Tennis center. Not only does he work hard in the tennis community, he works to organize fundraisers and drives for Ukraine while researching as a PhD student to help with medical care back home.

Ukranian tennis coach, Mykhailo Ivashchenko, creates lasting impacts both in Lincoln and his home country

Lily Abele, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

As you walk around Woods Tennis Center, you often hear excitement in kids' voices when they shout for Michael, a comfort for many despite the challenges he faces. Mykhailo Ivashchenko, often referred...

Michaela Schleicher, a teacher at Lincoln East, sits in her classroom preparing for the challenges of the new positions this year. Surrounded by pictures and other memories, she is reminded of her teaching journey.

New beginnings

Zahraa Aljabiry, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Michaela Schleicher, an eighteen year social studies teacher, is having a transformative school year with many new roles. Schleicher teaches only AP classes, and two additional AP courses have been added...

Football coach and teacher John Gingery makes an impact on East High students daily. His humor, unique personality, and love for coaching has been lifting those around him for many years.

A Lincoln East icon: John Gingery is not leaving any time soon

Kaitlyn Peitzmeier, Editor, Social Media Editor November 11, 2024

John Gingery has made a lasting impact on Lincoln East and its spartan culture. He has been in the East High School football program for 50 years, as well as the head coach for 28 years. Everyone who has...

East English department members, new and old, meeting up last year. Although not all of them are currently working at the school, past staff have still been an important part of the community.

The East High English department is writing its way into hearts

Mouse Kaufhold, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

The Lincoln East English Department, consisting of 17 staff members who teach over 35 courses, offers classes from the basic foundations of English 9 and 10 to the hyper specific interests of Detective...

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024⁩ the final battle for President of The United States of America will take place, featuring our presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Make sure to stay informed and up to date with these candidates to be ready for the 2024 presidential election.

The battle for America

Tatum Lewis, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

The upcoming election is rapidly approaching on November 5, 2024, so it’s time for the American people to get the chance to speak their voices and vote. Initially, the people must become knowledgeable...

Mueen Mahmood (L) and his swim team friends,  Braxton Frederick, Mason Kassebaum, Reid Frederick, and Calum Krikac (R) finish the 2023-24 swim season up as State Runner-Ups, at the swim team banquet.

Mueen Mahmood – already creating an impact early in his senior year

Hazel Ockander, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

Mueen Mahmood is a name that has been going around Lincoln East High School for quite some time. From qualifying for the Heartland Athletic Conference swim meet, to winning prom king at the 2024 prom and...

Mimi Strong goes to homecoming with Circle of Friends on September 13, 2024. Strong has become a support for all students in the club, making them feel included at all student events.

Mimi Strong becomes a positive role model for all East students to look up to

Ella Herzberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2024

Mimi Strong, a junior at Lincoln East High School, has been a positive role model for her peers for as long as she has been a student at East. She is a busy gal with being involved in Hope Squad, Hope...

Members of the AAPI club pose for a picture at Lincoln East High School. Asian American Pacific Islander Club celebrated the diversity of different cultures and created a welcoming community for new members.

AAPI club helps celebrate diversity at East

Rachel Gubbels, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Club meets on Fridays in room 148 from 3:15 to 4:00 pm after school. Christina Merten, a US History and Government and Politics teacher, is the sponsor for the 2024-2025...

The Jiblets: Jay Schneider (left), Joey Walter (center), and Jackson Otto (right). They are a former high school band making their way in the Lincoln metal scene.

The Jiblets peck into Lincoln music scene

Louis Hoffman, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Local metal band, The Jiblets, consists of UNL freshmen Joey Walter, singer and guitarist, Jay Schneider, lead guitarist, and their drummer of a little over a year, Lincoln East high senior Jackson (Evi)...

Laila Cardenas strikes a pose on the football field before a game.

Laila Cardenas displays how to be a successful student-athlete at Lincoln East highschool

Sweet Pea Ratliff, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Laila Cardenas is a sophomore at Lincoln East High School and a part of their dance team, the Apollonaires as well as her current studio, True Dance and Company. She dances at school pep rallies, football...

Lincoln East's book club meets for the second time this year on September 24, 2024 at 3:05pm in the Library. The president of the club, Kashish Nagia, welcomes all of the members.

A New Chapter

Avari Wischhof, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2024

Lincoln East’s Book Club began their second year as a club with new aspirations and ideas on how to enhance the book loving culture among Lincoln East students. With a rocky first year, the club decided...

Owners Dan and Tamara Sloan most enjoy sipping on, respectively, cortados, which consist of equal parts espresso and steamed milk, and matcha lattes, beverages of finely ground green tea leaves and steamed milk. The couple has been happily married since 2013, working together to support one another, as well as a thriving Lincoln community.

From idea to local favorite, The Mill Coffee & Tea shares the history behind the roast

Gabe Buggi, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Nearly 50 years ago, a few part-time employees at a bike shop decided to turn a small corner of the shop into a side hustle, buying and selling bags of coffee to curious customers who were interested in...

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